Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-10
THE GREAT CONGRESS CLOSED.

Speeches Of Foreign Delegates COmpli.
menting the President and LaudinH
the Work OF the COngress-A Refer.
ence 10 Mrs. Cleveland Loudly Ap.
Plauded-A Vote OF Thanks to the
Officers, &c.
The Ninth International Medical Congress has
nnally dissolved. 1t met this morning simply to
ad1ourn. The hour Of meeting was fixed half an
hour earlier than usual in order that the foreign
members could catch the Despatch at the Navy
Yard, which was to take them to Mt. Vernon.
Albaughs Opera House filled up rather slowly and
there was some tardness1n getting to business, as
II the delegates were reluctant to part President
Davis appeared on the platform as usual in his
swallow-tail. number OF the distinguished
members OF the congress were also on the stage
exchanging greetings and congratulations. Secre-
tary-General Hamilton was very busy at his table
for ten minutes or more before President Davis
raped on his table.
The Secretary General presented by title three
resolutions adopted by sections, and which, he
said, would be printed on the transactions. These
were the resolutions adopted by the section of
camiaiot9logy proposing the establishment Of
Dy tne section OF military surgery, relative to the
prohlbition OF the rise OF explosive projectles in
warfare, and one adopted by the section of
hygien, on the section of teaching hygiene in the
public schools.
THANKS AND CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE FOREIGN
MEMBERS OF THE CONGRESS.
DR.. Orally Hewitt, Of London then advanced
and Said II come before you as one Of the foreign
members of the congress, and I have been re-
quested to express in few words the appreciation
which is felt by the foreign members OF this con-
gress OF the efforts which have been made by the
executive OF the congress for the furtherance OF
the OBJECT OF this meeting, and to convey to them
our thanks for the attentions that have been be-
%aS has ana o Of
also to express our sense OF the hospitality of the
kindness and attention which we have received,
attentions which viii contribute to make our
vlst TO Washington source Of congratulation
ana an; happy memory IN the future beg to sub
mlt 10 you the following more formal expression
OF our IDEAS" Dr. Hewitt then read the following:
ION the part OF the foreign visitors and officers OF
the congress, we desire to convey to the President
OF the United states our best thanks for his pres
ence at the ceremony OF the Inauguration of this
congress: we desire to express to the executive
committee Gan OF the congress; particularly TO DR..
Garnett, Dr. Toner, and DR.. Arnold, our very high
appreciation of the efforts they have made for
congress, which have rendered it so great sue
cess. We would convey our warmest thanks to
the citize OF Washington for the kind hospitali-
Ties, both public and private, we have received
during our pleasant visit to their beautiful CITY,"
Dr. Hewitt'sr remarks and resolutions were loudly
applauded.
DIR. MARTINS SPEECH.
Dr. Martin, OF Berlin, expressed in German, his
thanks for the kindness he and other members OF
the congress had received and qualification at the
success OF the congress. He had come here with
some doubts. These were all removed, and the
great success OF this congress would secure it a
high rank among the medical congresses that
have been held. 1t had been the custom to en-
grave the names OF the victors at olympic games
names OF their entertainers, and the only means of
expression for their sentiments was by vote OF
thanks.
DR. LANDOLTs SPEECH.
When DR. Martin sat down IandO1t of poric
rose from his place on the stage and, addressing
the chair, spoke in French. 81 have been commits
sloned," he said, ITO express to the President of
the United States our sentiments OF profound graf
1tude. Although feeling that am unable TO ind
words proper for the occasion, l accepted the
honor, since the gratitude that springs from the
heart has no need of eloquence to make 1t under
produced had subsided, Dr.. Iandoit proceeded.
saying: "Mr. President and gentlemen, we have
already assisted at a series OF international con-
The countries OF Europe have rivaled each
other in their zeal to make our stay
wit with :. them in their most beautiful cities;
see the chief OF the state mingle in person among
US and take part in our labors. The President q
this -d great republic came among us to speak us
welcome with his sympathetic voice. He invited
us 10 MS own home and gave to each OF us hearty
grasp OF the hand, significant OF his most cordial
land TO our congress has given the greatest charm
10 our stay In this capital. Returning to our
hearthS we Will preserve the most grateful and
respectful remembrance OF the President of the
Republic, and We say to the whole world that the
United states, already SO favored. possesses above
way OF progress and prosperity"
DIR. OWENS SPEECH.
When Dr. Landot sat down, DIR. Edmund Owen,
OF London, climbed to the stage and made rat
thing speech, which was vOciferously applauded.
His references to Mrs. Cleveland seemed to meet
with especially hearty favor. He said he desired
to second DIR. Hewitt,s resolutions He thought
he was admirably qualified to discourse on Ameri-
can politics, as he was entirely ignorant OF the
subject. In science they had no politics. 1--WE
the United States during the the presidency @ OF Mr.
Cleveland He said he asked an American friend
the other day, and very intelligent man, II he
said no. Then he asked the American If
ss aae SAID ene Dr. sS%9ae S%en
sare we satlstiede' say, guess we are'n Sresi
man like the President might have found Some
59ing else to occupy his attsnton say in the
might have been driven away by the doctors, but
instead OF that he remained here to welcome them.
ten" he said, 1--WE trust President % CieVeland viii viii
have niche In the temple Of fame side by side
Win yTth, those great men. Lincoln and Garfield.
you say, I'VE admire your queen We can say
to you with all truth we admire, we love your
queen OF beauty and grace and in seconding this
Mr.. President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland may
long continue In strength and health to preside
over happy, a prosperous, and united country"
When DIR. owen finished the president, DR.. Davis,
said II was hardly necessary to put the motion to
vote, but he would do 1t, as form required it.
There was unanimous vote in the Affirmative.
''There are no noes here, :" remarked DR.. Davis
DR.. Hamilton, the secretary general then pre-
sented to Dr. Hunt, OF this city, on behalf OF the
section OF oral and dental surgery. a handsome
gOld-headed cane as an expression OF their appre-
citation Of his courtesy.
DR.. HAMILTON REPLIES.
DR.. Hamilton then took the floor to reply to the
speeches OF the foreign delegates. He said:
Mr.. President: I could not fail to be deeply
sensible OF the great kindness bestowed upO me
and the many words OF encouragement received
OOth during this present meeting and for the past
six months. l am profoundly grateful for the ex-
presslons now placed upon record. But sir, the
success OF This congress Is due to no one man. All
on this side worked with the spirit and enthu-
siasm OF Americans whose hearts were in the work.
out all our enOrtS would have been In vain and
the strongest would have failed had it not been
Tor mat noble army OF scientific men abroad, whO
dear to all Misrepresentation Of disappointed fac
vne-clad hills Of France the seats OF learning in
Germany. the cities OF the Alps, from sunny Italy
the lOWlands OF Holland, the businesses OF the
Danube; from far-0n, but ever-near RusStay from
the golden shores Of China and Japan; from Cairo
and the sands Of Egypt, and the Everlasting hills
here assembled that TO them we owe q debt OF
gratitude which time cannot enace, and as these
our dear colleagues have braved the dangers OF the
deep, and sustained, in some cases. the shock Of
caiumny 70 pc with us, 50 let US here say that
when we again meet in Berlin In $780, let 1t be to
renew those friendships formed here, and to once
more grasp the hands OF those who have been true
to US now.